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Abreu: White Sox need greater desire to win
- Updated: September 20, 2016
KANSAS CITY — Jose Abreu credited the Royals’ “desire to win” and their “hunger to win games and to be good” as important traits setting them apart during three years of dominance while Abreu has been part of the White Sox.
When asked if the White Sox had that same desire to win following Kansas City’s 8-3 victory at Kauffman Stadium Monday, one of the White Sox leaders provided a one-word answer that didn’t need further explanation from interpreter Billy Russo.
“No,” said Abreu, shaking his head.
He then was asked how the Sox could develop that desire.
“I think it begins with me,” said Abreu, who, while not pointing any fingers, also did not give anyone a free pass — including himself.
Abreu’s comments likely come from the frustration of an 18-39 record over the last three years against the Royals, who are the two-time defending …
